While ideal for four, Holly Cottage (Saturday changeover) can sleep a family of six. Downstairs: open living/dining room, cosy wood burning stove, TV, music centre, books, games, maps and guides; furnished south-west facing conservatory & enclosed patio garden for barbecue, outdoor dining/reclining. The conservatory is popular as a second living room, with sun from breakfast to sunset. French doors open onto the patio, with table & chairs for outdoor meals, lounging chairs and a barbeque; access also to a large lawn. The murmur of the Wellow Brook close by provides a relaxing backdrop. The stream is clean and safe for children’s paddling.
Newly-fitted kitchen has washing machine (access to a dryer), microwave, fridge, freezer and electric cooker. Shower & toilet are on the ground floor. There are two double bedrooms upstairs, and a sofabed in the living room can sleep an extra two. A welcome basket of snacks is provided and up to 15 food items can be bought in to start you off.
Wellow is at the southern end of the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with beautiful lanes and woodland for peaceful walks. As a haven of tranquillity it is hard to beat. The Fox & Badger offers good bar meals (occasional quizzes/skittles). Village shop has good wines, cheeses and local fare. Wellow is off main roads, a tranquil haven, with easy access to Bath, Bristol & the surrounding beautiful countryside and its fine stately homes.